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Patent EP-1465001-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PETER KATJA DR
IPC: G02B21/24
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: Operating button (20) for an optical system, especially a microscope has two coaxial rotating elements (21, 22) that can be rotated independently of each other. The second rotating element has a circular flange ring (24) the diameter of which is approximately the diameter of the first rotation element.
Patent EP-1439340-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EDWARDS JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: A ball valve (10) is described which has a ball
valve retaining mechanism which, when subject to very
slight movement, allows a ball element (20) to be
unloaded off a valve seat (48) during rotation, but
remain in contact with the valve seat (48) so as to
prevent debris ingress between the ball and the valve
seat, and to instantaneously reload onto the valve seat
upon the event of closure. This instantaneous and
automatic redirection of the reaction load path at the
occurrence of closure provides an effective seal against
high pressure aggressive fluids to prevent fluid escaping
beyond the valve components whilst, at the same time,
allowing effective rotational movement of the valve to
occur without providing rotational reliability. 
     This solution allows conflicting load paths through
the valve to be resolved, namely through the trunnion
during rotation and through the valve seat during
sealing.
Patent EP-1482586-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IMASEKI MITSUHARU
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a fuel cell, which generates
power by supplying air and a fuel gas, in which a cooling liquid
is circulated between the fuel cell and a heat exchanger is
disclosed. The cooling apparatus of the present invention
separates the gas introduced into the cooling liquid, mixes the
separated gas with the air supplied to or exhausted from the
fuel cell, and then exhausts the gas.
Patent EP-1484091-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PUGET NICOLAS
IPC: A63C5/04
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The ski has a subassembly of a lower reinforcement (15) placed under a central core (6) and resting on a sliding sole (16) that is delimited by two side edges (9,10). A subassembly of upper reinforcement (19) is placed on top of the core and covered by a decoration layer (23). Layers (20,21) of upper reinforcement subassembly have an asymmetric structure at a level of its lateral sides along a part of its length.
Patent EP-1520771-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RIJSBERGEN MARKUS
IPC: B60K11/06
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: The aerodynamically constructed covering includes an air guide (4) which is inserted into the receiving opening of a covering section (1). The air guide is connected with the covering section by slide-detent connections. The air guide is arranged adjacent to the inflow opening. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a covering assembly; and (B) a method of making a covering assembly.
Patent EP-1588936-A1 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA KOICHI
IPC: B63B11/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A cargo ship wherein a second deck 3 divides upper
holds 2 and lower holds 1, openings of the second deck 3 are
provided with pontoon hatch covers, and the upper holds 2 are
provided with hatches 6. Hold-providing decks 14 are installed
above the second deck 3 on the right and left sides of the
upper holds 2 to provide two-storied deck holds 20, or first
deck holds 21 and second deck holds 22. Each hold-providing
deck 14 is supported by pillars 13 which are installed, on
side walls of the deck holds provided by said hold-providing
deck, at intervals in a longitudinal direction of the cargo
ship, said side walls of said deck holds being those not along
the ship's side, but along the upper holds 2. The pillars 13
are of fixed and movable types.
Patent EP-1615086-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BORN JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: The method involves dividing a cycle of display during lunation into several successive parts comprising several positions of a moon indicator disc (8). A primary movement adapted to bring over a separation line in a circular window is applied to the disc. A secondary movement, smaller than the primary movement, is applied on the disc for passing the line between successive positions. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a device for displaying a cycle of successive images of the moon during lunation (B) a watch comprising a clockwork and a display device.
Patent EP-1502527-A1 (EP)
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: The brewing device includes a lift mechanism connected to the upper part (2) of the brewing chamber (18) and moved by a threaded mechanism which has an operating part (33) which rotates about a vertical axis (A) and a longitudinally guided press-up part (31) which is connected to the upper part (2) of the brewing chamber. The actuating member and the longitudinally guided press-up part are screwed together telescopically through the threaded mechanism whereby the actuating part is secured in its axial position.
Patent EP-1580583-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAKAI YOSHIO
IPC: H04J14/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A controlling apparatus (5) for a spatial
optical switch having a deflecting means (2) which has
two or more deflection axes, and controls deflection
angles around deflection axes to deflect an optical
path of an input light beam from any one of a plurality
of input ports between the plural input ports and a
plurality of output ports, and outputs the input light
beam to any one of the plural output ports. The
controlling apparatus (5) comprises an optical
detecting means (6) for detecting an output optical
level from the output port in order to control the
output optical level of the spatial optical switch at
a high resolution, and a controlling means (7) for
controlling the output optical level detected by the
optical detecting means (6) to a desired output
optical level by controlling a deflection angle around
one deflection axis of the deflection means (2), then
controlling a deflection angle about another
deflection axis of the deflecting means (2).
Patent EP-1522830-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BETTINI MARCO
IPC: G01G19/10
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A vehicle (1) load (5) checking system, comprises:
means (6) for detecting vehicle (1) load (5) data;
means (8) for transmitting said load (5) data;
means (9) for receiving the load data transmitted
by the transmitter means (8); processing means (10)
designed to receive the load data at input and
correlate it with predetermined safety limits, so
as to obtain one or more output signals
corresponding to the load conditions detected;
means (7) for indicating, on the basis of said
output signals, when the load conditions detected
reach and/or approach said safety limits. [Figure
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Patent EP-1516793-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLUETER PETER
IPC: B60T13/57
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: The brake intensifier (10) for a motor vehicle comprises a force control valve (22) with housing (18), inlet (24) and output (34) pieces and a pressure piece (44) with relative movement along the valve main axis (X) by a spring and tension coupling piece (48).
Patent EP-1488716-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PROVAN ALEXANDER R
IPC: A44B19/26
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: A zipper arrangement for use in manufacturing thermoplastic bags that
includes a zipper and at least one slider. The zipper includes first and second
opposing tracks. The first track has a first profile and the second track has a second
profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. The
first track has one or more spaced primary notches interrupting the first profile. At
least one slider is inserted onto the first profile via a respective one of the primary
notches. The slider is adapted to engage and disengage the first and second profiles in
response to movement along the zipper. The second track may have one or more
spaced primary notches interrupting the second profile. The spaced primary notches
of the second track are generally aligned to respective ones of the primary notches of
the first track. A plurality of sliders is inserted onto the aligned pairs of primary notches
via the generally aligned notches.
Patent EP-1500560-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ABE KAZUHIRO
IPC: B60R21/235
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: In order to provide an airbag which improves effective
utilization of gas and a major part of which inflates early
even when an output of an inflator is small, a first
compartment (1) is configured such that it is encircled by
the first inner panel (30) and the front panel (10). A
second compartment (2) lies outside a first inner panel (30)
and also in front of a second inner panel (40). The second
compartment (2) is in communication with the first
compartment (1) via through ports (33). A third compartment
(3) lies outside the first inner panel (30) and also at the
back of the second inner panel. The third compartment (3)
is in communication with the second compartment (2) via
through ports (42) and with the outside of the airbag via
vent holes (24). When an inflator (18) starts gas discharge
operation, the compartments (1, 2, and 3) inflate in that
order.
Patent EP-1655606-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CURCIO MARIO DR
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Biochemical assay comprising
     a) a substrate (16) being capable of binding at least a target analyte and eventually other constituents contained in a biological sample,   b) a test zone (18) on the substrate (16) for sample application,   c) a non-immobilized conjugate reagent provided in the test zone (18) for labelling the analyte, said conjugate reagent being capable of specific binding to the analyte but remaining unbound to the substrate (16),   d) a flow path (24) for transporting a washing liquid (22) through the test zone (18) and washing an excess of unbound conjugate reagent away from the test zone (18),   e) whereby the test zone (18) is also a detection area for detecting the labelled analyte.
Patent EP-1657562-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NORDEVALL LENNART
IPC: G01S1/70
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A transmitting unit (1) has a transmitter for transmitting signals of coded information about a position (12) close to the unit in a space substantially unreachable by a satellite-based navigating system so as to provide a receiver (22) arranged on a moving object (21) present in said space with this position information for determining the position of this object. The transmitter is adapted to normally be in an inactive non-transmitting state, and the unit further comprises means adapted to detect movement of a said object within said space and activate the transmitter to transmit said si gnals only when a movement of a said object in said space is detected.
Patent EP-1538053-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ELSTORPFF MARC-GREGORY
IPC: B60T17/08
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: Each spring-loaded brake (8) has an associated emergency release device (10) controlled by an actuator unit, for manual mechanical release. The unit is arranged, so that with a single actuation, the release devices of all brakes of at least one bogie (2) are actuated simultaneously. The actuator unit has at least one manual actuator element (16) and transmission elements, e.g. a distributor and a Bowden cable (18,22), to transmit the manual actuating force from the element to the emergency release devices. There is at least one actuator element on each side of a rail vehicle, or a single element at a central rail point, e.g. in a driver's cab.
Patent EP-1471634-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DOCKEMEYER ROBERT J JR
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: The variable gain circuits adjust the gain and attenuation of the signals received through the respective inputs. A detector detects the signal strength at output of one of variable gain circuits. An offset circuit controls the variable gain circuits, based on the detected signal strength and predetermined offset.
Patent EP-1465128-A1 (EP)
Title: Transaction apparatus for processing transactions by means of a communication network, and system comprising such a transaction apparatus
Inventor: HEIJJER ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A transaction apparatus for processing transactions
by means of a communication network comprises at least one
front-end computer and at least one transaction processing
unit separate therefrom, which comprises sellers and buyers
data files. Payment requests including a buyer and a seller
identification are received via the communication network and
a payment ticket is delivered via the communication network
upon approval of a payment request and an error message is
delivered via the communication network upon disapproval of a
payment request. Upon receipt of a payment request, the
front-end computer retrieves information required for the
processing of the transaction from the data file of the
transaction processing unit and verifies the payment request
on the basis of the received buyer data. The transaction
processing unit comprises at least one separate buyer transaction
computer and at least one separate seller transaction
computer, the buyer transaction computer comprising a buyers
data file and the seller transaction computer comprising a
sellers data file. The buyer transaction computer communicates
with the front-end computer for providing buyer data
and a payment ticket, wherein the payment request, upon approval
by the front-end computer, is passed on to the buyer
transaction computer, which carries out the verification of
the payment request again on the basis of the buyer data in
the buyers data file and, upon approval of the payment request,
passes the payment request on to the seller
transaction computer for verification. The seller transaction
computer verifies the payment request on the basis of seller
data in the sellers data file, delivering the payment ticket
upon approval of the payment request and an error message
upon disapproval of the payment request.
Patent EP-1475652-A1 (EP)
Title: Objective lens and scanning device using such an objective lens
Inventor: OPHEY WILLEM G
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: A scanning device for optical record carriers is provided with an objective lens
(7) suitable for scanning record carriers (1, 21) having a transparent substrate (2, 23) of
different thicknesses. The lens comprises an outer annular part (25) and an inner central part
(26) within the annular part. Only the central part of the lens is used for forming a focus
through a first substrate (2) having a first thickness. The central part is corrected for the
spherical aberration of the first substrate. The annular and central part of the lens are used for
forming a focus through a second substrate (23) having a different, second thickness. The
annular part is corrected for the spherical aberration of the second substrate.
Patent EP-1544026-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JANE STOPP JOAQUIM
IPC: B60R22/10
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: The device for the fixation of carrycots and the
like comprises a rod (3) around which the seat belt (4) of
a car is passed to fix a carrycot or similar object, and
it is characterized in that such a rod (3) is located in a
first body (1) fix to the carrycot or similar object,
the first body (1) comprising a second body (2)
articulated to the same, movable from an open position to
a close position, in which it locks the seat belt (4). 
     It permits that the fixation of the carrycot or
similar object is much more comfortable than with the
already known buckles.
Patent EP-1498141-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COLLIER STEVEN WILLIAM
IPC: A61K47/04
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a powder for oral
suspension, and an oral suspension made there from,
which comprises non-dihydrate azithromycin and an
azithromycin conversion stabilizing excipient, wherein
said excipient reduces the conversion of the form of
azithromycin, when placed in suspension, to another form
of azithromycin. 
     This invention further relates to a method for
reducing the conversion of a form of non-dihydrate
azithromycin, in an oral suspension, by adding a surface
tension reducing excipient that reduces the surface
tension of the aqueous vehicle. 
     Furthermore, this invention relates to a method for
reducing the conversion of a non-dihydrate azithromycin,
in an unflavored oral suspension, by raising the
viscosity of the oral suspension, and in a flavored oral
suspension by lowering the viscosity of the oral
suspension.
Patent EP-1524158-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WADA MAKOTO
IPC: B60R1/04
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connection structure in an inner
mirror, which facilitates installation of the inner mirror and
establishment of the connection therein. A button (attachment)
and a first current-carrying member are provided on a windshield.
The inner mirror includes a base, a second current-carrying
member and an electrical-power driven portion. When the base of
the inner mirror is made to slide onto the button, connecting
portions of the first and second current-carrying member come in
contact with each other, so that they are electrically connected
to each other. Consequently, the electrical-power driven portion
is supplied with electrical power from a power source external
to the inner mirror through the first and second current-carrying
portions.
Patent EP-1450582-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DALALA LAURENT
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: The heating device has a heating cable (7) with a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) and a current limitation device for limiting a current crossing the PTC cable. The limitation device has a resistive unit (6) with a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) mounted in series with the heating cable (7). The NTC unit is chosen such that its resistance is negligible when PTC cable has reached its stable mode.
Patent EP-1622209-A1 (EP)
Title: Cylindrically shaped superconductor component and its use as resistive current limiter
Inventor: BREUER FRANK
IPC: H01L39/16
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cylindrically shaped superconductor component particularly useful as resistive current limiter composed of a cylindrical superconductor body, in particular of high temperature superconductor material, provided vertically to its longitudinal axis with a number of azimuthal slots 3, incised in parallel and alternating, and one longitudinal slot 2 running parallel to the longitudinal axis over almost the whole length of the cylindrical superconductor body.
Patent EP-1634608-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GARCIA OLMO DAMIAN
IPC: A61L27/38
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: This invention refers to a biomaterial for suturing composed of a physiologically compatible suturing material, called support material, coated with a cellular population with proliferative and/or differentiation capacity, characteristics which are necessary to participate in the regeneration of the sutured tissue. This biomaterial for suturing is therefore not limited to bringing together the two edges of an open wound but also contributes actively to the heating process, thereby accelerating the tissue repair process.
Patent EP-1505413-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID A
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A polymer-based component formed from a synthetic thermoplastic or thermoset
resin substrate, such as polymethyl methacrylate, which is resistant to warping and distortion
from moisture. A composite multi-layer surface-hardening coating is formed on at least the
anterior surface of the resin substrate. The component can include a composite multi-layer
reflective coating to form a mirror. A protective back-coat layer is deposited on a posterior
surface of the mirror. A multi-layer weather-resistant coating may optionally be applied to
the anterior surface of the polymer-based mirror in order to increase the weatherability and
durability of the mirror. The various layers coating the synthetic resin substrate have their
moisture permeabilities selected so that substantially equal amounts of moisture permeate
through to both the anterior and posterior side of the synthetic resin substrate. A sol-gel
coating can be used to deposit the multi-layers in a single step by providing gradient zones of
zirconia/silica while enabling a hydrophobic or a hydrophilic exterior surface.
Patent EP-1589599-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BUNGE RAINER
IPC: H01M10/30
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: Process for recyling batteries from refuse involving:burning of the refuse in rust-burnt (sic) refuse burning unit and separation of the batteries from the rust pocket (sic). Independent claims are included for: (1) a refuse burning unit consisting of a magtnic separator, e.g. a drum magnetic separator and a comminution device; (2) a product containing less than 30 wt.% batteries, preferably less that 70%.
Patent EP-1583651-A1 (EP)
Title: Agent d'etancheite a base de fluoropolymere
Inventor: EBNESAJJAD SINA
IPC: C09J7/10
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une bande thermoscellable composée d'un copolymère de tétrafluoroéthylène et d'au moins environ 15 % en poids d'un monomère hautement fluoré. Le copolymère présente une viscosité à l'état fondu inférieure ou égale à environ 1000 Pa S à 372 °C et une température d'application inférieure ou égale à environ 250 °C. La présente invention concerne également un joint formé par deux sections d'un matériau en film, notamment du tissu, chaque film présentant au moins une surface de fluoropolymère. Les sections sont scellées l'une à l'autre par application d'une composition thermoscellable sur une surface de fluoropolymère de chaque section. La composition thermoscellable comprend un copolymère de tétrafluoroéthylène et au moins environ 15 % en poids d'un monomère hautement fluoré. Ledit copolymère présente une viscosité à l'état fondu inférieure ou égale à environ 1000 Pa S à 372 °C et une température d'application inférieure ou égale à environ 250 °C. Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, des structures de construction et un équipement de production sont produits à partir d'un matériau en film, avec un joint formé par deux sections de matériau en film, chaque film présentant au moins une surface de fluoropolymère.
Patent EP-1633296-A1 (EP)
Title: Article vestimentaire personnel a indicateur d'humidite
Inventor: OLSON CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un article vestimentaire personnel pouvant avertir un utilisateur du fait qu'il libère des exsudats corporels liquides. Cet article comprend une structure absorbante et un indicateur d'humidité conçu pour recevoir lesdits exsudats corporels liquides. L'indicateur d'humidité se rigidifie lorsqu'il absorbe les exsudats corporels liquides et induit une sensation tactile sur la peau de l'utilisateur. L'indicateur d'humidité est placé par rapport à une partie de la structure absorbante possédant un gradient d'absorption tel que la capacité d'absorption de la structure absorbante augmente à mesure que cette dernière s'étend généralement depuis l'endroit où se trouve l'indicateur généralement en s'éloignant de celui-ci. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'article comprend un agent de modification de température réagissant aux exsudats corporels liquides pour modifier la température de ces derniers et rendre plus agréable la sensation de changement de température contre la peau de l'utilisateur.
Patent EP-1601639-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STROEFER ECKHARD
IPC: C07C47/058
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A method for stabilization of highly concentrated formaldehyde solutions containing >70 wt. % CH2O with respect to solid precipitation, wherein the highly concentrated formaldehyde solution is heated directly after production at a heating rate of at least 5 DEG C/min to a temperature of at least 80 DEG C to 200 DEG C maximum and is stored at a temperature within said range.